Bread Run 10K & Gingerbread 2-Miler 2026
- Date
- Sunday, December 6, 2026
- Start time
- 10:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Glen Echo, Maryland
- Entry fee
- From Free
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Mile Fun Run | Other | Dec 6, 202610:00 AM | Free | – |
| 10K | 10K | Dec 6, 202610:30 AM | $10 | – |
| 10K (with Bread contribution) | 10K | Dec 6, 202610:30 AM | Free | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 2 Mile Fun Run and 10K (with Bread contribution): Free until Dec 5.
- 10K: $10 until Dec 5.
Online registration closes Dec 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $10, entry is about 78 percent below a typical 10K in Maryland, which costs $45 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in Maryland runs 1:02:59, about 10:08 a mile, based on 35 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:07:02 and men in 57:12.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:12 AM, and the 2 Mile Fun Run starts at 10:00 AM. The start sits about 70 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
7300 Macarthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD 20812
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (2 years)Aggregated from official results (DC Road Runners Club) for Bread Run 10K & Gingerbread 2-Miler. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Bread Run 10K & Gingerbread 2-Miler?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 45:32 or better, the top quarter in 52:26, and half the field in 59:52; the last tenth came in after 1:18:05.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 1:08:12 | n/a |
| 30-39 | 1:09:15 | 45:32 |
| 40-49 | 1:00:42 | 43:54 |
| 50-59 | n/a | 46:34 |
| 60-69 | n/a | 56:19 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 55 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
Bread Run 10K & Gingerbread 2-Miler 10K year by year
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 143 to 221 finishers, and the median time rose from 54:43 to 59:52.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 221 (+55%) | 59:52 | under 45:32 | 38:15 |
| 2024 | 143 | 54:43 | under 43:47 | 34:37 |
From each year's official results for the 10K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Maryland 10Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 10K field finished under 52:26, against 54:58 in a typical Maryland 10K, so times here run 5 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around December 6 the day usually runs from 32°F at dawn to 45°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 26°F and hot years reach 60°F.
Based on 65 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 7300 Macarthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD 20812Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 70 feet
- Distances
- 10K, Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 6, 2026), 2025 (Dec 7, 2025), 2024 (Dec 8, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Bread Run 10K & Gingerbread 2-Miler?
- Sunday, December 6, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Maryland?
- At $10, entry is about 78 percent below a typical 10K in Maryland, which costs $45 right now.
- What distances can I run?
- 10K, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 221 runners finished the 10K; the median finish was 59:52 and the winner ran 38:15.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 10K field finished under 52:26, against 54:58 in a typical Maryland 10K, so times here run 5 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 7300 Macarthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD 20812.
From the organizers
🧤 Snowball Series. Race #1
🏃♂️ Run. Share. Celebrate.
Join us for the Bread Run 10K and Gingerbread 2-Miler — a festive winter tradition that began in 1980, where runners compete for fun and exchange homemade bread. Whether you're aiming for a personal record or simply enjoying the holiday season, this community event combines fitness, flavor, and holiday spirit for an unforgettable morning.
Race Director(s): Bob Thurston and Delabian Rice-Thurston